Hollywood's Ozempic epidemic
The diabetes medication is all the rage among Hollywood celebrities, subsequently presenting a host of issues.
Weight-loss drugs hit by price rises
According to Novo Nordisk, annual price increases haven't gone beyond single digits in the United States since 2016.
Medicare recipients could save up to $6,500 each month
In 2026, seniors can expect some steep price cuts to a range of medications, courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ozempic "fatal outcomes" study raises serious concern
"This is a serious matter that warrants attention," the researchers warn after discovering adverse psychiatric events.
Daily dose of gold may reverse Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis symptoms
"We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to prevent or even reverse some neurological disabilities with this strategy," researchers said.
Texas judge hands Joe Biden big win
The judge threw out a lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical industry bodies challenging the government negotiating prices for expensive drugs.
I inherited a deadly disease. A drug trial transformed my family
If you can join a trial, please do so—not just for yourself, but for those you love, and for those you may never meet.
Medical and Pharmaceutical Friend-Shoring Is Bipartisan Common Sense
The future well-being of our medical and pharmaceutical supply chains impacts every single American.
US medicines cost nearly triple those of other nations
Branded drugs were even more expensive, costing 4.22 times more in the U.S. than in other high-income countries.
Better Planet
St. Lawrence River contaminated with toxic drugs
Caffeine, carbamazepine, diclofenac and ibuprofen were all found in the water, at particularly high concentrations near urban areas.
India Could Help Break China's Hold on U.S. Drug Supply Chains
Geopolitical tensions, trade decoupling, and the coronavirus pandemic have revealed the vulnerability of America's pharmaceutical supply chains.
ADHD drug recall as mislabeled package sparks warning
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the recall of Zenzedi CII 30 milligrams on Wednesday.
Soaring costs force Ozempic users to stop taking weight-loss drug
For those relying on Ozempic and Mounjaro to hit their weight-loss goals, the cost surge this month was felt especially hard.
How FDA ruling could unravel Big Pharma's stranglehold on US drugs
Florida can now import cheaper medications from Canada—though big hurdles to lower drug prices remain.
Big pharma is raising prices this month
Americans are set to see some major price hikes on their everyday medications in January.
Pain reliever recalled over potential to cause cancer
Insight Pharmaceuticals said Friday it was recalling a specific lot of Americaine 20 percent Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray.
Cancer patients' "violent" chemo symptom relieved via unlikely source
"There are liters of this stuff everywhere, and I think that's amazing," chemistry professor Steven Townsend told Newsweek.
How AI is being used to discover new drugs
A company in California hopes "to change how the world finds new medicines" by using artificial intelligence.
Biden's Health Care Agenda Will Make a Broken System Worse
The plan is compromising health care innovation—slowing the pipeline of new lifesaving treatments, therapies, and vaccines coming to market.
Weight-loss drug Is more powerful than Ozempic but it's also pricier
An Ozempic competitor drug has proven to be up to three times more effective for weight loss, a new study found.
Promote Human Flourishing by Investing in Brain Disorder Treatments
One of the challenges in bringing innovative solutions to market is capital.
Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms
The team hopes that the discovery will pave the way for more effective treatments to aggressive forms of cancer in the future.
America's secretive drug shortage explained—By a pharmacist fighting back
"So much of drug manufacturing is not transparent," Erin Fox, who has been studying U.S. drug shortages for decades, said.
New weight-loss drug mimics exercise to burn fat
"This class of drug increases the metabolic activity of muscle, mimicking the effects of exercise without affecting food intake," Thomas Burris told Newsweek.
'Jeopardy!' fans accuse show of promoting "COVID vaccine propaganda"
The popular quiz show being sponsored by pharmaceutical giant Moderna has sparked outrage among a faction of fans.
I felt like I was dying on Ozempic
I was on the brink of going to the hospital. It was crazy and scary.
Big Pharma Should Cut Ad Spending To Fight Climate Change
If Big Pharma actually cares about the environment, there are plenty of areas they can become more sustainable without risking lives.
Morning-after pill works better with common drug, study suggests
"This combination can be potentially put into routine clinical use to improve the effectiveness of emergency contraception," Raymond Li, told Newsweek.
Netflix's 'Painkiller' wants to make you angry
OxyContin claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans, but the story may be more complicated than we think.
I'm giving $100 million to psychedelics research
Back in 2018, I was in tremendous mental, emotional and even physical anguish. I didn't know why